Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With December's arrival, Sandia Heights sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). During the month of December, the temperature in Sandia Heights falls to an average of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 60%.Rainfall
In Sandia Heights, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sandia Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70.5 days and collects up to 6.61" (168mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sandia Heights are January through April, October through December. In December, in Sandia Heights, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 8.11" (206mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Sandia Heights, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sandia Heights, New Mexico. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in Sandia Heights in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Sandia Heights?
How many days does it rain in December in Sandia Heights?
How many days does it snow in December in Sandia Heights?
What is the month with the shortest days in Sandia Heights?
How many hours of daylight does Sandia Heights have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sandia Heights?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Sandia Heights?
How long on average sun shines in December in Sandia Heights?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sandia Heights?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Sandia Heights?
Average temperature in December
Sandia Heights, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Sandia Heights, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sandia Heights, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Sandia Heights, NM
- Average humidity in December: 60%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).
Average rainfall in December
Sandia Heights, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Sandia Heights, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sandia Heights, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sandia Heights, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sandia Heights, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sandia Heights, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).
Average UV index in December
Sandia Heights, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sandia Heights, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in December
Sandia Heights, NM
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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